How Employers Can Celebrate and Empower Women This International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is coming up on the 8th March and it's more than a date in the calendar. It’s an opportunity for businesses to pause, reflect and actively celebrate the women who help their workplace grow, innovate and succeed every single day.
For employers, it can sometimes feel difficult to know what to do that feels meaningful rather than performative. A social media post is a start, but real impact comes from showing appreciation in ways that support wellbeing, confidence and professional growth.
That’s why many organisations are now shifting their focus from simply recognising women to actively empowering them.
Why Celebrating Women at Work Matters
When women feel valued in the workplace, the ripple effects are huge. Recognition builds confidence, increases engagement and strengthens team culture. It also shows that your organisation doesn’t just talk about inclusion it actively supports it.
Celebrating women in your team can:
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Boost morale and motivation
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Strengthen retention and loyalty
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Encourage confidence and leadership
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Reinforce a positive company culture
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Show genuine appreciation for contributions
International Women’s Day offers the perfect moment to do this intentionally.
But meaningful recognition doesn’t have to mean grand gestures or large events. Often, the most impactful actions are the thoughtful ones.
Simple Ways Employers Can Celebrate International Women’s Day
If you’re planning something for your team, here are a few meaningful options that organisations are using more and more.
1. Create Space for Reflection and Recognition
This could be as simple as a team breakfast, a short internal event or time set aside for employees to share stories of women who inspire them. Creating space for these conversations helps people feel seen and heard.
2. Invest in Personal Growth and Confidence
Workshops, guest speakers or resources focused on leadership, wellbeing, and confidence can have a lasting impact. Supporting women’s development sends a powerful message that your company values their future, not just their current role.
3. Give Thoughtful Gifts That Reinforce the Message
Corporate gifting has evolved; it's no longer about generic hampers. Employers are now choosing gifts that connect to their values and genuinely support employees.
A wellbeing-focused empowerment gift can act as both a thank-you and a reminder that the workplace supports their growth and success.
A Thoughtful Corporate Gift That Supports Women Beyond the Day
Our Women’s Empowerment Corporate Box was created with this exact intention in mind to give employers a meaningful way to celebrate the women in their teams while offering tools that inspire confidence and self-belief long after the day itself.
Each box includes:
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A planner to support organisation and focus
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Empowerment cards for daily motivation
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Tea for moments of calm and reset
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A mug for those everyday rituals that help create space to pause
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The book The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You, designed to encourage confidence, leadership, and personal growth
Together these items create more than just a gift they create an experience that encourages reflection, motivation and self-belief.
For employers it’s a simple but powerful way to show appreciation while aligning with wellbeing, development and company values.
Why Corporate Gifts Still Matter in Modern Workplaces
In today’s hybrid and fast-paced working world, employees can sometimes feel like their efforts go unnoticed. A thoughtful gift can cut through that feeling and show genuine appreciation.
When gifts are chosen intentionally, they:
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Show employees they are valued as individuals
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Reinforce company culture and values
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Strengthen emotional connection to the workplace
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Make recognition feel personal rather than corporate
International Women’s Day is one of the best opportunities in the year to do this meaningfully.
Making International Women’s Day Meaningful This Year
Celebrating the women in your workplace doesn’t have to be complicated. What matters most is that it feels genuine, thoughtful and aligned with your organisation’s values.
Whether that’s through conversations, development opportunities or a carefully chosen empowerment gift, the goal is the same: to recognise the contribution women make every day and remind them of their impact and potential.
